inkling
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
- Usually preceded by forms of to give: a slight hint, implication, or suggestion given.
- Often preceded by forms of to get or to have: an imprecise idea or slight knowledge of something; a suspicion.
- A desire, an inclination.
- To hint at; disclose.
- To have a hint or inkling of; divine.
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